YEARLY HIGH
5.8950 LSL
YEARLY LOW
5.0407 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3905 LSL

2012 BGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 5.8950. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 5.0407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8544 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2813 to the December average rate of 5.7828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.8950 was up 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8373, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 29,475 LSL
2011 Average 25,729 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 25,203 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,271.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.8486
5.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 5.2563, compared to 5.5247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.3704 LSL (High: 5.8541 / Low: 5.4836). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1510 LSL (High: 5.4080 / Low: 5.2570).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3704
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1510

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1775 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.7828) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.5117), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2711 (+4.92%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.7828
2011 Avg (December) 5.5117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3800 5.2111 5.2813
February 5.2235 5.0478 5.1716
March 5.2209 5.0407 5.1253
April 5.3635 5.1980 5.2601
May 5.4355 5.1813 5.3386
June 5.4080 5.2570 5.3613
July 5.2816 5.1056 5.1838
August 5.4401 5.0776 5.2374
September 5.5225 5.3138 5.4379
October 5.8541 5.4836 5.7390
November 5.8872 5.6524 5.7676
December 5.8950 5.7005 5.7828